Cesar Fierro is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Independent Financial Group, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by due diligence from Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Aaron Mayer is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked previously with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Mayer serves as a hockey coach with both the Ray & Joan Kroc Center and the San Diego Saints Hockey Club. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and specialized programs such as Model Wealth Portfolios.

Jeremy Alexander is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor entities since 2007, aside from a three-year period of unemployment. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Alexander holds an active, non-practicing law license as a solo attorney. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives utilizing various advisory models and third-party program sponsors.

John Foltz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Merrill, Cantella & Co., and Cambridge Investment Research. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice provided primarily by investment adviser representatives using various customizable strategies.

Joseph Irace is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with individuals and families to provide holistic financial planning. His approach focuses on aligning financial strategies with clients' personal goals, utilizing Fidelity's platform and resources to support wealth building and protection. Joseph has held several roles within Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant and Central Relationship Manager, before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2025. His prior experience includes positions at Cetera Financial Group, CION Investments, PGIM Investments, and Merrill Edge, giving him a broad perspective on financial services and investment solutions. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Joseph enjoys fitness, social events with friends, hiking, music, spending time with pets, and reading.

Troy Pangelinan is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic. He previously worked at San Diego Wealth and F.A.I.T.H. Driven Planning and served six years in the United States Air Force. His background also includes a role with DNA Clothing. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations through a large network of financial advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple investment types.

Robert Nachtsheim is a CFP® with one year of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held a position at JPMorgan Chase from 2014 to 2018. He is based in San Diego, CA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced advisor tools and a broad platform of financial services.

Riley Cavanaugh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked briefly at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he operates the Cavanaugh Group, a DBA related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nayra Ramirez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 1992, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

John Jacobs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bonita, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, METLIFE SECURITIES Inc, and Osaic FA, Inc. Since 2017, he has also been involved with San Diego County Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jamie Smith is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Jamie has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003, including its prior affiliation with Axa Advisors. Outside of advisory work, Jamie is involved in an outside fixed business. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm delivers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and employs a range of advisory models, including third-party program sponsors and discretionary portfolio advisory within selected programs.

Cade Erautt is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at California Credit Union, providing financial advice and assisting members with long-term financial planning. Cade is based in Imperial Beach, CA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Claire Neville is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Warner Bros. Discovery and CNN International. She serves on the board of Neville's Automotive Co., an automotive and transportation business based in Oceanside, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through various advisory and brokerage services.

Alejandro Mendoza is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Merrill. He is based in San Diego, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ward Gorham is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2024. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

John Armstrong IV is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in La Jolla, CA. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menu.

Max Hangartner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015 and previously held roles at U.S. Bancorp Advisors, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Wamu Investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Robert Wilcsek is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the La Jolla office. He has worked in financial services since 1977, bringing over 45 years of experience to his role. Robert assists clients by developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to individual needs, focusing on family wealth management, endowments, foundations, non-profit services, new wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income. Robert holds a Doctorate from Washington State University and previously worked at the University of California, San Diego, before joining Merrill Lynch. He carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Raised in Solana Beach, California, Robert emphasizes a comprehensive and collaborative approach, working one-on-one with clients to help them pursue their long-term financial goals. He is also engaged in community volunteering in alignment with Merrill’s tradition of service. Outside of work, Robert enjoys billiards, surfing, and watching movies.

Ivette Moguel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Merrill Lynch for 14 years prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process that employs firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Joseph Ramirez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Midway Venture LLC, a bar and restaurant business based in San Diego. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases, focusing on diversification and modern portfolio theory.